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Whirlpool Corporation · 22 hours ago

Global Supply Chain Leadership Development Program Intern, May 2026

Benton Harbor, MI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Whirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company focused on improving life at home. The Global Supply Chain Leadership Development Program offers interns the opportunity to understand the entire supply chain process through project assignments in Procurement or Supply Chain.

Home Appliances

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead projects within Inventory Management (Product Fulfillment) such as SKU analysis, dashboard performance or data validation; creating resolutions and recommendations to business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders

Manage projects within Inbound or Outbound Transportation such as carrier selection & routing strategy, primary carrier utilization, strategic materials management

Drive strategic thinking and optimize processes within Trade Customer Support such as analyzing our B2B website or other service offerings and development of analytics around the user experience

Coordinate with business partners across functions, from Procurement and Manufacturing to Sales and Marketing

Work to develop global commodity strategies and analyze current strategies such as quoting, issuing orders, invoicing, expediting and other supplier business initiatives

Identify cost savings with current supply base or analyze potential for new supplier relationships

Lead raw materials forecasting for various commodities

Assist Buyers in evaluating and monitoring supplier performance in delivery, quality, and cost

Consolidate and standardize the supplier base, driving reductions in total cost and improvements in service and quality

Assist with negotiation preparation and negotiation strategies

Work with cross-functional and cross-regional teams on key projects and business initiatives

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementOperations ManagementAnalytical skillsLean conceptsNegotiation skillsStatistical knowledgeSAP experienceCommunicationProblem-solving skillsTeam leadership

Required

Majoring in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Integrated Supply Management, Industrial Engineering or Applied Engineering Sciences

Pursuing bachelor's degree with plans to graduate before or by May 2028

Current cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher

Must have indefinite US work authorization. Applicants who require visa sponsorship or work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for this program. For this position, Whirlpool Corporation will not sponsor visas for candidates

All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications of the job will be asked to complete our online behavioral assessment as a next step in the recruitment process